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On the whole, it is very attractive that the company permits prospects to work all over the world, cut back prices and enter new markets using our reliable cryptocurrency processing services and a wallet application. Because the cryptocurrency market is particularly unstable, it’s a essential step to make sure you’ll be able to retire comfortably. Only some regions have assented to the legal use of crypto, and it’s a uncommon thing, really. He had dabbled in crypto since 2018 and planned to use the money to open a brewery. “No matter what, those with money will find yourself being nice,” he stated. There will always be a need for the normal actual property market, but different solutions are important as effectively to keep the true property market going. The crypto crash started in May when an experimental coin known as TerraUSD misplaced virtually all its worth practically in a single day, taking down a sister digital forex, Luna, as properly. Lots of them purchased Bitcoin, Ether and other virtual currencies years ago, when prices have been a small fraction of their present value. Still, unlike Coinbase, the vast majority of these crypto corporations are privately held, meaning their worth is much less tied to day-to-day worth swings. Coinbase, the biggest crypto exchange in the United States, went public in April 2021 when interest in digital currencies was surging.
As part of the company’s public itemizing, Brian Armstrong, the chief govt, offered almost $300 million of inventory. Galaxy Digital mentioned in a filing earlier than the crash that sales of its Luna holdings had been “the largest contributor” to $355 million in positive aspects in the first quarter. “The contract I made with myself was that this was going to be about having Fun,” Tyler Winklevoss, the lead singer, wrote in a weblog put up about the band. “The amorphousness is a strategic choice. Other crypto exchanges had made related calculations, however whereas Coinbase developed insurance policies that seemed designed to maintain US regulators at bay, equivalent to requiring customers to point out a authorities ID, Binance adopted an method in retaining with its more freewheeling ethos. Emilie Choi, the chief working officer, has reaped about $235 million, whereas Surojit Chatterjee, the chief product officer, has sold $110 million in shares. Other components, equivalent to our personal proprietary web site guidelines and whether a product is offered in your area or at visit your url self-selected credit score rating range may impact how and where merchandise seem on this site. But I used to be instructed that it is price contacting CoinsPaid because it is a reliable wallet in which I can retailer my crypto forex.
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, whose wealth stood at $4 billion apiece earlier than the crash, had been every price $3.3 billion this week, according to Forbes. As of this week, the whole was about $76 billion, but a lot of the loss was suffered by a single billionaire, Changpeng Zhao, the chief government of the crypto exchange Binance, whose $65 billion fortune shrank to $17.4 billion. In a new interview with CNBC, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao says that his company’s $500 million investment in Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover isn’t about short-time period time horizons. Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has refuted accusations that Binance has been secretly selling Bitcoin (BTC) to artificially stabilize the worth of its BNB (BNB) token. CEO Andy Jassy advised CNBC in an interview in April. Bitcoin had a stable start to the year, rallying to an all-time excessive of almost $65,000 in April. In complete, six of Coinbase’s prime executives have offered shares worth greater than $850 million since April 2021, in keeping with Equilar, which tracks executive compensation. Are People Becoming More Comfortable Investing in Crypto? Some folks say risk.
“People say this know-how is going to stage the enjoying area,” Mr. Liebman said. Lucky guy, I think that if you’re employed onerous, it’s also possible to rise to this level. It implies that you have to work for cash, it is not simple to come back by. Regulators have struggled to crack down on Binance prior to now as a result of it refuses to disclose where its headquarters are. So it is best to select a reputation that is quick, straightforward to recall, memorable and — when obligatory — skilled helps cut down on mistyped addresses and embarrassing conditions. A concession stand offered branded merchandise, together with hats, T-shirts and tote bags; a portion will go to MusiCares, a charity that helps musicians get well from addiction, according to Tyler’s weblog post. But given the platform’s historical past, this notice will likely have little effect. Now many of them have seen their savings vanish or have misplaced their jobs. Even after the crash, it remains a vastly profitable funding for them: Bitcoin reached a peak of almost $70,000 in November and is now nearer to $20,000. Coinbase’s inventory, which peaked at about $357 in November, now trades at $51. Unlike OTC brokers, P2P exchanges aren’t necessarily liable for trades between clients on their platforms.


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After its acquisition of Pocket, Mozilla could soon start making a much more serious push into mobile, which could lead to some great, new products.
Mozilla has had a rough time in the mobile world. While Firefox is a relatively popular internet browser, even on mobile, the company has wanted to take things further for a while. It even tried to launch its own mobile operating system, called Firefox OS, which ultimately failed.
Now, it looks like the company will make another attempt at success in the mobile arena. Mozilla has announced its acquisition of Pocket, a nine-year-old company that builds tools for saving online content to view later. The terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed.
More: Mozilla’s latest version of Firefox hits 50, but shows no sign of aging
According to Mozilla, Pocket will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary, and help bring Mozilla to mobile. Pocket itself boasts a hefty 10 million monthly active users, and it could end up being an important part of Mozilla’s business. That’s if it leverages the platform for things like advertising and premium subscriptions.
“They’re adding fuel to our rocket ship. We have worked closely with Mozilla as we partnered with their Firefox team, and established a deep trust with their team and vision,” said Pocket in a blog post. “They have extraordinary resources, global scale, and reach to put Pocket in more places, and help us build an even better product, faster.”
This isn’t the first time that Pocket has entertained the idea of an acquisition. In 2011, news broke that Evernote was considering buying the company, when it was still known as Read It Later. That acquisition offer was later rejected when CEO Nate Weiner found out that Pocket was likely to be integrated into Evernote’s offerings rather than remaining a stand-alone service.
We may not hear much from Pocket in the next few months. Weiner said the company won’t make any major changes to its business this year, but over time it will assist Mozilla in its so-called “content graph” effort.

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- Devin Finzer, co-founder and CEO of OpenSea, spoke with creators ahead of its announcement.
- OpenSea comments only created more questions, prompting backlash from creators.
- Our goal there was really to start a conversation with creators. And I think we really did, in many ways,” said Finzer.
Devin Finzer, the co- founder and CEO of OpenSea, told Decrypt about the marketing analysis and data before the company’s announcement schedule.
OpenSeas on November 5th announced that it was weighing its options and would continue to consult with the NFT community.
It further launched a tool that would let creators of new Ethereum NFT projects block marketplaces but don’t fully honor royalties.
For the existing projects, OpenSea cited the possibility of making creator fees optional for traders.
That didn’t go over well with many creators and got a lot of backlash and comments.
So on November 9th, the firm again said that it would continue to enforce creator royalties on all existing NFT projects.
It further noted on a tweet thread that it heard the community feedback “loud and clear.”
Our goal there was really to start a conversation with creators. And I think we really did, in many ways.
A lot of people came out super active, wanting to tell us their perspective. In some ways, while it was a mixed reaction, it was actually a really healthy discussion.
The rival marketplace X2Y2 announced that it will honor creator royalties on all projects, after OpenSea’s “brave move.”
Finzer told Decrypt,
It’s a demonstration that leadership in space can really drive forward better systems and better technology and that if you lead with solutions, people will follow suit and support those.


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Hate Grocery Shopping? Your Home’s Value Sure Doesn’t.
Location, location, location.
When it comes to what establishments are in proximity to your neighborhood, it looks like grocery store chains top the list for being the best at helping your home appreciate.
According to a new study from ATTOM Data Solutions, grocery chains like Trader Joes, Whole Foods, and ALDI were found to make home prices rise!
If a Trader Joe’s is nearby, expect an average ROI of 51%. Home flipping near these chains is just as lucrative – near a Trader Joe’s, an average gross flipping profit comes to 31% and offers a 5-year home price appreciation of 33%.
Based on the survey of 1,859 ZIP codes across the nation, the average appreciation with these grocery stores is 38%.


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Aluminum Technology Breakthrough: Isothermal Melting in Small-Scale Plant
June 29, 2006
See a video about the revolutionary new Isothermal Melting technology developed with support from ITP for the aluminum industry. This technology uses conduction rather than gas heat for melting and offers many benefits to industry, including energy savings, improved product quality, less noise in the plant, and less pollution. The energy savings are estimated at 70%, and industry-wide, the technology could save an estimated 63 trillion Btus in energy and 340 billion dollars per year. With crucial DOE support, this breakthrough technology is now available to industry and will be commercialized.
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Boston is home to websites that peddle engagement rings, office supplies, and home furnishings. But the newest player on the city’s e-commerce scene sells squeaky toys and scratching posts.
Chewy.com, an online pet supplies retailer founded in Florida in 2011, is setting up an outpost in Boston that it expects will soon employ 200 people.
Chief executive Ryan Cohen said a small team is already working in temporary space, and the company has leased its own 20,000-square-foot office.
The online retailer has job openings for recruiters, designers, and software developers, though Cohen said it will eventually add a broader range of roles.
Among the early local hires is Mike Surilov, a software executive who joined this month from DataXu, a Boston online advertising company.
“Boston is an amazing technology hub and startup hub, with dozens of universities,’’ Cohen said. “There’s just a ton of talent. We looked at all of the major US cities when we were planning this office, and Boston was the most competitive — either equal to or better than anywhere else.’’
Chewy, headquartered outside Fort Lauderdale in Dania Beach, Fla., has roughly 4,000 employees; Cohen said the privately held company had revenue of $900 million in 2016, a number he said could reach $2 billion this year.
One factor working in Boston’s favor was that the company’s earliest backer, the venture capital firm Volition Capital, is based in the city. Volition invested $15 million in 2013; Chewy has raised more than $200 million more since then.
A December report from the market research firm Forrester Research included pet supplies as one of the fastest-growing categories for e-commerce in the coming five years.
Cohen said his company has been able to compete successfully against larger online retailers like Amazon.com by offering a high level of customer service. About 25 percent of Chewy.com’s customers, he said, interact with customer service staffers in some way, whether by phone, online chat, or e-mail.
“They may want to know what we recommend as the best grain-free food, or they’ll say, my dog is overweight — what food should I buy? We know the products we sell,’’ he said.
One of the highest fliers of the dot-com era was Pets.com, an e-commerce site whose mascot, a sock puppet, starred in a Super Bowl ad in 2000. The company shut its doors later that year.
Larry Cheng, a partner at Volition Capital, said that one reason Chewy will succeed where Pets.com failed is that consumers today are willing to spend more money on higher-quality food for pets — a recurring purchase.
“One of the primary reasons Pets.com didn’t work was because the premium pet food category didn’t exist back then,’’ Cheng wrote via e-mail. “You can’t ship a $20 bag of dog food economically, but you can ship a $50 bag of dog food economically.’’
Cheng added that premium pet food is the fastest-growing part of the overall pet food business.
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A Hollywood company that has made pencils and promotional products in South Florida for nearly 50 years is scheduled to shut its doors by April and move its operations out of state.
Nearly 200 Atlas Pen & Pencil employees received notice Dec. 4 the company headquarters would close and its operations would move to parent company National Pen's locations in Shelbyville, Tenn., Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego, where the company has its headquarters, said Bill Hastings, National Pen spokesman.
Hastings said about 25 percent of the employees were offered jobs with National Pen. Some have accepted and others are still deciding, he said. Others were offered bonuses to stay until the Hollywood facility closes.
National Pen acquired Atlas in April.
"Our initial plan was not to move it, but we felt it would behoove the company in the long term," Hastings said.
Atlas Pen & Pencil was founded in New York as a mail-order pencil company in the 1940s. Harold Schneider moved the company he founded to Hallandale Beach in 1958 and then to its current location on North 29th Avenue in 1978.
Hastings said Schneider's sons entered the business in 1973.
"It was started as a family business. It was started in New York and has grown into a good-size business here," said Bob Schneider, one of the founder's sons, who says he is a consultant to the company. The decision to close was "made by the buyers," he said and referred further questions to National Pen.
Harold Schneider retired in 1980, the same year the company entered the school store and retail market, Hastings said.
"They supply the No. 2 pencils that everyone takes the SAT on," Hastings said.
The company will continue to sell its products, which include promotional pencils, pens, notepads, golf tees and other novelty items with company and school logos. Hastings said the company does a major portion of its business supplying items for schools.


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Hauppauge, NY, April, 9, 2003. Sagitta announced that Applied Fiber Telecommunications, Albany, GA, has ordered a Gemini-Cx machine to enable high-yield, consistent manufacturing of fiber optic connectors. The system was shipped directly from this year's OFC show in Atlanta, marking the urgency for value-add manufacturing in the challenging environment of high-mix/low-volume production.
Sagitta's Gemini-Cx, an automated platform that combines high-end polishing, cleaning and inspection on a single tool, offers the requisite production controls to maintain tight tolerances in connector production.
The system was chosen to eliminate the cost and efficiency bottlenecks posed by manual polishing, cleaning and visual inspection; and is being implemented to process a wide range of single- and multi-mode, single- and multi-fiber connectors. The system's configuration includes five polishing stations with automatic abrasive changing, high- and standard-volume fixturing, three integrated cleaning station to avoid cross-contamination, and automatic end-face visual inspection to reduce operator-driven yield variations.
"We are happy to provide Applied Fiber the Gemini-Cx and to enable the competitive edge needed to win out in the connector manufacturing arena," said Amir Chitayat, President and CEO of Sagitta. "By improving yields, reducing consumable costs and enhancing the overall efficiency of the polishing-cleaning-inspection production cell, the Gemini-Cx is poised to introduce long needed manufacturing standards to the fiber optics market".
John T. Philips III, President and CEO of Applied Fiber, commented, "We were looking to implement our strategy of delivering consistently reliable products by, among others, establishing a controlled and standardized manufacturing process. We found the Gemini-Cx to be the only product that can guarantee such performance, and we needed its unique flexibility in handling the challenges of today's high-mix production environment. With the system's repeatable processes and cost-efficient production, Applied Fiber is ready to provide the fast turn-around our customers require, without compromising product pricing and maintaining the quality of deliverables."
For more information on Sagitta, visit www.sagitta.com .
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The iCloud Keychain password manager in Apple's iCloud for Windows app now supports two-factor authentication codes, according to user reports posted on Reddit. Two-factor authentication, or 2FA, acts as an additional layer of security for online accounts, by requesting a code generated by a password manager when the account owner logs in. Apple includes support for the generation of...
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India can mandate C type charger for Apple phones like EU
Power comes with a responsibility and that is the same with Apple which comes with some of the best features in the market but it’s software and hardware are not compatible with every other phone brand’s accessories. The same goes with the Apple charger which is not a C-type charger. When most phone brands are trying to come up with accessories that can be compatible with other phones too.
CCC China Compulsory Certification is an example of such a body who are working in China. Apple is now to undergo the same procedure in which it will have to work on making accessories that are compatible with other brands too. Its charger is one of a kind. India’s concern about mandating C-type chargers for Apple across consumer devices was reported in August.
Recently Indian Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution secretary Rohit Kumar informed that they have held a meeting on mandating the decision of C-type chargers for Apple.
This decision can get a blow with the EU government’s new decision on mandating C-type chargers for apple phone companies. So we can expect India to come forth to implement this law for Apple soon.


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The harmon.ie June news letter is out with exciting news about the harmon.ie 4.0 launch.
Read about what's new in harmon.ie 4.0:
- harmon.ie 4.0 is the first product to bring office 365 to the Mobile Enterprise
- harmon.ie now helps you deliver on office 365 initiatives
- harmon.ie is now available for BlackBerry 10 devices
Catch up on product reviews, the latest success stories, our "Expert Speak" video series and upcoming events.
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For Spring/Summer 2019, Supreme prepared a divisive Nike collaboration: two remixed Air Jordan 14 silhouettes. The controversial collaboration may not be everyone’s cup of tea, as evidenced by the pairs still sitting on Supreme’s web store. Still, Nike and Supreme are giving fans another chance to grab the shoes.
Though many of the duo’s joint efforts are limited to drops on Supreme’s web store, the Air Jordan 14 will receive a slightly more expansive rollout.
Though the shoes launched through Supreme’s outlets this week, next week will see the pair return as part of a wider release on Nike’s SNKRS app.
Offered in opposing White/”University Red” and Black/”Varsity Royal”/”Chrome,” the two shoes sport pops of color across the mostly tonal upper, accented on both sides by the most divisive detail: a series of studs reportedly inspired by a leather jacket worn by Jordan himself.
Supreme’s collaborative Air Jordan 14 pack returns via Nike’s SNKRS on June 19 at 10 AM.
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Miraa is one of the biggest products that come from Meru area and most of these is usually exported to Somalia, South Africa and Zambia. The biggest blow to the business was when the UK, one of the biggest markets, implemented a ban on any miraa imports killing around 75% of their market.
Britain has been importing 2500 – 2800 tonnes a year of miraa before the ban and this earned the traders billions of shillings.
Edward Muruu a retired headmaster explains his losses after the ban:
“I used to ferry miraa (khat) from Maua to Nairobi four times a week using 27 Toyota Hilux trucks, where it was repackaged for export. I used to make around £2,100 a month. Now I am lucky if I bring in £250 per month,”
The export ban has had a ripple effect since there is less money circulating in the Meru economy hence people have little money to buy stuff thus affects other businesses.
“The miraa trade was the heartbeat of this town; it drove everything else. With revenue from miraa so drastically low, people no longer have the money to buy things,” says bookshop owner Lawrence Kobia. His sales went down by a whooping 40%.
Somalia is another big market for miraa but transporting it is the issue. Only Kenyan Somali drivers can do it since the rest would be attacked.
Former radio queen, Caroline Mutoko, uploaded a video on her YouTube channel urging Meru residents to grow weed (bhang) since it has a much bigger growing market in the medical and rectreational marijuana division in the United States. Around 25 states in the US have legalized medical marijuana and this year around 10 extra states will legalize recreational marijuana in addition to Alaska, Oregon, Colorado, Washington state and Washington DC.
Currently in Kenya, weed is not legalized in Kenya so if you get caught growing it, you will be jailed so don’t try it out blindly.


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It's official. PES 2021 will be a 'Season Update' rather than a brand-new title, as confirmed by Konami on Wednesday. It will be released on September 15th and fronted by the man himself, Lionel Messi.
That announcement came alongside a juicy new trailer, which has teased us on the capabilities that Next-Gen will bring to the franchise, improvements that we are likely to see next year, in PES 2022.
But fear not, as there are still plenty of reasons to get your hands on PES 2021. Here are eight reasons why we think you should get stuck into the Konami title.
The main bonus from the fact that PES 2021 is going to be a season update rather than a brand-new title is that it will come in significantly cheaper than it's main rival, FIFA 21.
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With it being the 25th anniversary of the Konami title, it has been announced that the game will come at a "special anniversary price" in order to accommodate for that fact that it isn't a brand new game per ce.
Now, this price hasn't been confirmed but with PES 2020 retailing at $54.99 / £44.99 on all major platforms, we can safely presume it will be significantly cheaper than this. We imagine around the $29.99 / £24.99 price range sounds about right.
2021 will see Komani enter the second year of their three year exclusive deal with the Italian giants, that means that yet again The Old Lady will appear exclusively in PES.
THE OLD LADY! Konami have an exclusive deal with Ronaldo & co
Coupling this with the ability to use an option file - which we will come onto later - means that you are able to have every licensed team in PES 2021.
It'll be another two years of Piemonte Calcio in FIFA...
Now Coronavirus may have put a stop to the 2020 Euros, but PES' exclusive partnership deal with UEFA will carry over onto the 2021 title.
The in-game update was initially meant to feature on the 2020 title but the delay to the tournament meant that it wouldn't be relevant to include it on this years title.
EURO 2021! There's a twelve month delay, but the Euro mode remains with PES.
That just means we have another 12 months of excitement before the international mode is released. Disappointing for now, but another reason to play the 2021 edition.
Juventus aren't the only exclusive that will feature on PES 2021. Konami have also struck a deal with a number of different stadiums that will appear exclusively on their title.
This includes the likes of Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena and Barcelona's Camp Nou. You can read the full list here.
If you're wanting a hyper realistic game then we are sure you will want to be playing in those real life stadiums. PES is the place to be if that's what you're after!
Master League - PES' take on FIFA's Career Mode - was a huge hit in PES 2020, and we expect those high standards to remain in PES 2021.
There has been plenty of talk within the PES Reddit feed about what fans of the franchise would like to see in the new update, with youth development one of the main things on that wishlist.
MASTER LEAGUE! PES' Career Mode feature has gone down well on the 2020 title.
It's something that we could definitely see implemented in the new update, and should it feature, it will take that Master League to the next level. Exciting times ahead for those who prefer the offline options to online.
The final reason why we think you should play PES 2021 is the fact that there really isn't an issue when it comes to the lack of licensed teams, as that can be counteracted simply with an Option File.
READ MORE: Everything you need to know about PES 2021
The lack of a USB drive on the Xbox One means that you are unable to use this if you play on the Microsoft console but for those on PS4 and PC - and even potentially Next-Gen - you can quickly turn your game into a fully fledged licensed game seamlessly.
Yes it's a tad annoying they aren't in the game from the get go, but don't let that be the reason you miss out on the new title.
PES 2022 bonus?
Now this pure speculation, but it wouldn't surprise us if Konami rewarded those who bought PES 2021 with some exclusive content heading into what is set to be a groundbreaking 2022 title.


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MILAN — Shares of Italy’s Safilo Group SpA fell to their lowest-ever level on the Milan Bourse Thursday, a day after the company revised down its full-year outlook after the declining dollar and a weak performance in Europe reduced second-quarter earnings by more than a third.
Safilo’s stock dropped 16.1 percent to 97 cents euro, or $1.51 at current exchange.
On Wednesday, the eyewear company, which has licenses with Giorgio Armani, Dior, Gucci and Valentino, among others, cut its revenue growth forecast to 4 percent, from 7 to 8 percent at constant exchange, and adjusted the net income target to 3 to 3.5 percent of sales, from 4.5 to 5 percent.
The group also said it now expects earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to reach 13.5 to 14 percent of revenues, compared with a previous estimate of around 15 percent.
Net profits slumped nearly 37 percent — for the second consecutive quarter — to 7.9 million euros, or $12.4 million at average exchange, while sales dipped 4.7 percent to 310.9 million euros, or $486 million. At constant exchange, revenues gained 1.8 percent.
The figures missed analysts’ estimates and led to a swath of downgrades, with investors losing confidence.
“The first half of the year was characterized by strong volatility in consumer patterns, above all in Europe, our reference market,” Safilo vice chairman and chief executive officer Massimiliano Tabacchi said. “We believe that the European market will continue to remain weak, even in the upcoming months, and we are therefore looking to the second half of the year with greater caution.”
Sales in Europe fell 6.9 percent to 152.3 million euros, or $238.1 million, with Spain, the U.K. and Germany again hit by a slowdown in consumer spending. The company noted Italy registered half-yearly results in line with the first six months of the previous year, thanks above all to the strong performance of the Carrera sunglasses collections. These declines were compensated for, in part, by gains in Asia Pacific — notably China and South Korea — where second-quarter sales gained 14.6 percent to 44 million euros, or $68.7 million, following the opening of two directly operated stores, dedicated principally to prescription eyewear sales.
Revenues in the Americas fell 3.3 percent to 106.4 million euros, or $166.3 million, although Safilo noted sales in dollars — which represent 40 percent of the company’s business — had been penalized by the negative impact of the currency’s 15 percent slide against the euro in the first six months of this year.
“In the American market, we continue instead to achieve significant results,” Tabacchi said.
Tabacchi added he expected Gucci Group to renew its contract with Safilo “as soon as possible,” dampening speculation the eyewear company could lose the deal to Luxottica Group SpA — stemming from the loss of the Stella McCartney license to Luxottica in April.
As one of the most recognizable models in the world, Christy Turlington Burns has an insider’s view of the fashion industry and the allegations of sexual harassment swirling around it. “I can say that harassment and mistreatment have always been widely known and tolerated in the industry. The industry is surrounded by predators who thrive on the constant rejection and loneliness so many of us have experiences at some point in our careers,” Turlington told WWD, along with her suggestions for how the modeling world should protect younger women and men. Read more on WWD.com. Link in bio. (📷: Tony Palmieri) #wwdnews
@asics America has tapped a new brand ambassador: famed DJ/record producer @steveaoki. This initiative is intended to set the tone for the new brand identity and philosophy and will include partnerships with influencers and in-store and off-line activations that will continue into next year. This is Asics’ most significant marketing effort in two decades, and is expected to attract younger consumers to the brand. #wwdfashion
24-year-old Jean Prounis is redefining the rules of jewelry. Formerly a studio assistant to Jemima Kirke and a design apprentice at Ghuran, she focuses on handcrafted subtleties and ancient goldsmithing techniques. “There was a really sterile feel in the environment and I wanted to have jewelry with character that shapes how you wear it everyday,” Prounis said. Each piece is hand made in New York, either by Prounis or three other jewelers in the district. #wwdfashion
“These collections continue to build on that vision, empowering differently abled adults to express themselves through fashion,” said @tommyhilfiger of his line of adaptive apparel, which launches today. The line consists of 37 men’s and 34 women’s styles based upon the pieces from the spring Tommy Hilfiger sportswear collection. #wwdnews
“Stranger Things” is getting a new cast member for season 2. Meet @sadiesink_, the 15-year-old who will be joining the Netflix series for its new season. You may recognize her from “The Glass Castle” with Brie Larson and Woody Harrelson, but the Texas native’s next role goes in an entirely different direction. She describes her character, Max, as “a rough and tumble skater girl [who] becomes friends with the boys at school.” The second season debuts on October 27. (📷: @jgreenery) #wwdeye
Amid the Harvey Weinstein controversy, there’s another sector that’s being put under the spotlight for sexual abuse: the modeling industry. While rumors about abuse and sexual harassment of female and male models — and the photographers, agents and others who perpetrated it — have circulated within the fashion world for years, model @cameronrussell started posting stories from models on Instagram last week about abusive situations they’ve encountered — from sexual harassment and molestation to attempted rape. Over 75 have weighed in so far. Read more on WWD.com. Link in bio. #wwdnews
To celebrate its 16th anniversary, @dylanscandybar tapped designers and celebrities to create mosaics out of candy. The mosaics will be auctioned off to support the philanthropic cause of each participant’s choice. Pictured here is the mural created by @aliceandolivia's Stacey Bendet. For a first look at some of the other artwork being unveiled tonight, go to WWD.com. #wwdeye
The annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in Pacific Palisades this weekend drew Kate Hudson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Laura Dern and more. See pictures of the star-studded event on WWD.com. (📷: @chelsealaurenla) #wwdeye
In his new book “Hollywood Royale,” Andy Warhol’s Protégé Matthew Rolston celebrates the Eighties revival of Hollywood glamour. Featuring more than 100 portraits taken by Rolston from 1977 to 1993, the book contains photos of icons like Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, and @drewbarrymore, pictured here in 1991. “Hollywood Royale,” out today, will be accompanied by an exhibition opening at Los Angeles’ Fahey/Klein Gallery on March 1. #wwdeye


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Say No to the Soy Milk Surcharge. 50 Local Cafes that Won't Charge Extra for Those Who Don't Do Cow
Does it make sense to charge someone 50 cents extra just for soy milk?
Like many new graduates, I was working as a barista in Starbucks waiting for my first reporting gig to show up. My gainfully employed friends, many of whom had dietary restrictions, would come visit and order those sugary-sweet drinks with soy or lactose-free milk. I went against company policy each and every time and refused to charge them the extra coin for soy.
What I thought was a personal stand at the time has morphed into a wider issue in cafes across Toronto. Earlier this year Toronto vegetarian Sarah Veale made a post she called the Soy Latte Project to catalogue cafes that don't charge for soy or lactose-free milk.
It was a good idea but she must have gotten sidetracked as this list remains small and somewhat abandoned. So this week I called all the cafes listed on this site to see who's charging extra for soy milk in our lattes.
So what did I find out? Looking at the independents only, 34 currently apply an extra charge for soy milk - the price varies from 15 to 50 cents. Many baristas and owners who I talked to said they did so because soy milk costs more than the regular dairy stuff. But just over 50 of the cafes find a way to not add the soy milk surcharge and believe strongly that their customers should have their choice of milk regardless of the price.
"Never have, never will," remarked someone I spoke with at Tango Palace Coffee Company in Leslieville.
As for Veale, she contacted Starbucks' corporate office to ask why they charge so much for soy, especially when a carton has a fairly long shelf life and runs less than $4 retail (Starbucks probably pays under $2) which is less than the price of one latte. She received a standard press release back citing the price of soy milk as the reason.
It doesn't take an economist to figure out this is really just a money grab. If a massive chain like Starbucks that charges more for a latte than almost any cafe in the city doesn't have the margins to absorb the extra costs of soy then they're in more trouble than Wall Street thinks.
Consider that Jet Fuel's better tasting and bigger latte only runs 3 bucks. And they don't charge extra for soy. The numbers just don't add up.
"Finding soy-friendly venues is one option that puts the power back in consumers' hands," Veale says. "We can go elsewhere. If some shops want to alienate soy drinkers, there are other entrepreneurs eager to step in and cater to that clientele."
And who are those entrepreneurs? Here's a map of 50 Toronto cafes that don't charge extra for soy.
Writing by Lyndsie Bourgon. Photo by Adam Fick on Flickr
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Swelling to over $5 billion, the value of cruising in Australia reached a record high over the past financial year, a new report has revealed.
Commissioned by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia, the independent report showed the economic output of the local cruise industry grew 15.4% year-on-year in 2016-17, to $5.3 billion.
The number of port visits also rose to a new high, as did the number of ships, 58, to sail local waters.
Total cruise ship visit days increased to 1,401 (up 19%) thanks to local itineraries featuring on more than half of all journeys.
There was also a 14.5% rise in total ship visit days for home-ported vessels and a 23% surge in transit ship visit days. The importance of home-ported ships was reflected in an average passenger spend of $527 pre- or post-cruise, compared to $153 during a transit day.
Despite positive overall numbers, capacity constraints in Sydney, Australia’s cruising gateway, continue to worry authorities, with NSW growth pegged to just 6% last year.
Although NSW remains the leading cruise state, accounting for 58% of the industry’s contribution, its Australian market share has fallen 10% in just two years. By comparison, Queensland experienced 14% growth (21% of market share) in the past year while Victoria saw a 12% increase (7% of market share).
“The industry is now contributing more than $5 billion to Australia’s economy but it could be much more,” CLIA Australasia managing director Joel Katz said.
“With the nation’s cruise gateway at crisis point, the challenge is to ensure strong economic growth for years to come and the only way to make that happen is to find a solution to Sydney’s capacity constraints.
“Australia is one of the world’s most appealing cruise destinations for global cruise lines but Sydney is a big drawcard and if Sydney is full, this discourages more cruise ships from heading to our shores.”
The Cruise Tourism’s Contribution to the Australian Economy 2016-17 report also revealed massive growth for Tasmania (138%, 3% of market share) and Western Australia (104%, 7% of market share), thanks to increased ship deployments in those states.
The report showed that around 200,000 inbound cruise passengers visited Australia last year, spending $392 million in port cities. Domestic passengers spent $758 million. Nearly 80% of expenditure went towards accommodation, transport, food and beverage, and shore excursions.


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Good eats in Hamilton-Lauraville are nothing new. The northeastern side of the city is home to beloved dining spots like Maggie’s Farm, Koco’s Pub, Taste This, Zeke’s Coffee and Silver Queen Cafe. More recent additions include Cafe Campli, a restaurant serving dishes from Italy’s Abruzzo region, Diasporan Soul, a Jamaican-American fusion spot and Arcola, a neighborhood coffee shop.
Bits & Bites: Harford Road is becoming a Baltimore dining hot spot with several new restaurants on the way
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Voters in Sausalito will decide if retail cannabis businesses will be allowed to operate within the city.
In a 3-2 vote, the City Council approved putting a resident-led initiative on the November 2022 ballot. The vote came amid some public concerns over youth health and the legality of language in the initiative favoring certain cannabis business owners over others.
The initiative would have conditions that would allow only one retail storefront and one delivery business to operate, said Mary Wagner, the city attorney. It would also require the business owners to live in the city and pay the city 7.5% of the net profits.
Also, the businesses would have to be located in certain commercial, industrial, waterfront or mixed-use zones; be more than 1,000 feet from any school; and operate no earlier than 7 a.m. and no later than 9 p.m.
The initiative is sponsored by resident Karen Cleary, one of the proprietors of Otter Brands, a cannabis company vying to open a brick-and-mortar storefront in the city, according to a city staff report. The petition garnered about 653 valid signatures, more than the 601 required by the county election code, Wagner said.
Because it had enough signatures, the council had to decide whether to put it on the ballot, pass an ordinance outright or put it on the ballot while directing staff to create a report detailing the initiative and how it could affect the city, said Vice Mayor Janelle Kellman.
Kellman and Mayor Jill Hoffman voted at the meeting July 27 against putting it on the ballot without more information.
“I feel like we need to at least order the report to at least understand more fully the impacts on Sausalito and articulate that if we’re not going to adopt it as an ordinance, this is why and we’re referring it to a vote of the people,” Hoffman said.
The other three councilmembers said they would rather leave it to the voters and not burden staff with extra work.
“This isn’t about that I don’t want to be informed on the issue,” said Councilmember Melissa Blaustein. “This is about that we have a variety of very pressing issues on our agenda. We’re in a climate emergency. We have disaster preparedness to address. We have a fire season.”
“This is something we’ve been talking about for three years that we were trying to have an open public process on,” she said. “Someone brought it before the voters. They’ve qualified for the ballot. Now we can let democracy speak and let the voters decide.”
Kellman, however, said the discussion was not about whether cannabis should be allowed, but about “a particular set of language that was submitted based on signatures.”
“It’s not a broader conversation around this council’s support or lack of support, wherever it might be, for cannabis,” she said.
Public comment was mixed on the issue. Some residents said they were for cannabis licenses, some said they should not be allowed over concerns about youth access and rising crime, and some questioned the legality of the initiative.
Former councilwoman Joan Cox said the last council and most residents already opened their arms to cannabis sales.
“They said yes to cannabis. They did not say yes to Otter Brand as the sole cannabis purveyor,” Cox said. “They did not say yes to having a cannabis business usurp all of the city’s power to govern and regulate and protect its businesses and residents.”
Berkeley resident Eva Chrysanthe said the initiative does not favor Black business owners or entrepreneurs who live outside Sausalito.
“I agree that that the process should should be more democratic,” Chrysanthe said. “And I am very concerned about the lack of minority representation with this company.”
Conor Johnston, the chief executive of Otter Brands, said comments about a lack of diversity are unfair because he identifies as a gay, Mexican man who is the co-owner of the first equity-based cannabis store in San Francisco. He argued that those against the measure are anti-cannabis and prohibitionists.
“For a long time, cannabis was illegal because it empowered Mexicans and because it encouraged White women and Black men to sleep together,” he said. “And I’m not making this up.”
He argued that cannabis also has been a way to criminalize anti-war activists, that it was touted as a gateway drug and that dispensaries bolstered use among teens.
“Again, study after study disproves that,” he said.
Aurash Soroosh, a Public Health Institute researcher who spoke during the meeting, raised questions about the legality of a for-profit business putting an initiative before the voters that narrows the pool of prospective candidates.
“The state Constitution prohibits an initiative measure to confer a benefit on an identified person or entity,” Soroosh said. “Second, the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution and related principles of state law requires strong justification for residency requirements to participate in government programs. There’s no justification in this context to reserve economic opportunities for locals.”
Johnston denied that the measure is a sole-source contract because he has no involvement in the delivery business.
“So the idea that Otter Brands is the only one getting a license here, if we get one of them, is not true, just right out of the gates,” he said.


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Marriott International and Wildlife Reserves Singapore collaborate to launch “wildlife staycation”
Fancy a staycation at a luxury five-star hotel which throws in a private buggy ride to see the animals at the Singapore Zoo or experience an exciting river safari to say hello to the cute and lovely giant pandas? Now, you can!
Marriott International and Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) has entered into a collaboration to launch a unique “wildlife staycation” bundle to provide an immersive staycation for adults and children that is inclusive of hotel accommodation, daily breakfast and the choice of one of two new Wildlife Encounter packages, which offer admission to the parks and a customised experience with the animals and their animal care teams. Guests can take their pick between the two available packages: Singapore Zoo Family Experience with Orangutans or the River Safari Panda Forest Family Experience.
Additionally, guests can also select either a personalised buggy tour of the zoo or Jurong Bird Park based on their preferences, along with a S$55 voucher that may be used on food and beverage or retail at the parks. The “wildlife staycation” bookings will be valid until Jan 31, 2021.
Marriott International’s area vice-president for Singapore, Maldives and Malaysia, Rivero Delgado, said the tie-up aims to encourage Singaporeans to explore a different side of the island, “Our new experiential staycation packages, along with the offerings from WRS, will allow us to engage with our regular guests as well as young guests through insightful, educational yet personalised experiences.”
WRS, which operates the Singapore Zoo, Jurong Bird Park, River Safari and Night Safari, will curate unique interactions with its animal care teams which will share stories to “personalise the animal encounters”. “Through this collaboration with Marriott International, we can jointly grow the nature-quotient in the community of holiday makers right here at home,” said WRS chief marketing officer Irene Lin.
The participating hotels under the Marriott brand are: The St Regis Singapore; W Singapore – Sentosa Cove; The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore; Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel; Sheraton Towers Singapore; Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview; and The Vagabond Club.
This collaboration comes hot on the heels of other hospitality groups jumping on the staycation bandwagon in hopes that the year-end peak season and the gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions will tide them through the current COVID crisis.


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For Immediate Release: January 17, 2013
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Dow Announces Delay of 2,4-D Corn Production
Oakland, CA – Today, Dow AgroSciences announced that it will delay sale of its new and highly controversial 2,4-D resistant genetically engineered (GE) corn, “Enlist” until the 2014 planting season. Previously hoping to market its product in the 2013 planting season, the company has had to pull back in the face of public opposition and no regulatory decision from USDA.
Instead, Dow will publicize its 2,4-D corn by establishing five new “technology centers” in the Midwest and South and helping to set up over 100 field plots at various seed company and retail locations.
The delay follows a year in which over 400,000 American farmers, doctors and public health professionals and members of farm labor, consumer and sustainable farming groups voiced their concerns with the new seed. Organic and conventional farmers have cited in particular the threat to their crops posed by 2,4-D drift. All broadleaf plants—including soybean, cotton, fruit and vegetable crops—are highly susceptible to damage by even small amounts of 2,4-D.
PAN’s Senior Scientist, Marcia Ishii-Eiteman, noted:
“With this move to plow ahead with field trials of its new hazardous 2,4-D-resistant corn, even before the product has been cleared by our public agencies, Dow is clearly trying to hitch its cart before the horse and guarantee itself a future market.
This is corporate irresponsibility at its worst: Dow is stubbornly and irresponsibly putting its ambitions for future profits over the health and livelihoods of American farmers and rural communities.
Clearly the fierce opposition last year from the American public—including a group of Iowa farmers just last month—has had an effect. USDA has remained unusually silent, and Dow must be getting worried that it might not recoup its expensive investment in this technology.
The irony of Dow's response is evident. Weed resistance to chemical herbicides is one of the biggest problems farmers now face, and that is a direct result of converting so much of our farmland to herbicide-resistant GE crops. We need to get out of this futile chemical arms race fast, and get serious about building our national capacity in sustainable ecological weed management.”


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By Mary Lee
Factory orders fell for the first time in three months in August, mainly due to a plunge in commercial airplane orders, a government report said Thursday.
New orders for manufactured goods in August dropped 10.1 percent, a steeper decline than the 9.5 percent economists expected, according to Bloomberg L.P. New orders rose 10.5 percent in July.
Omitting the volatile transportation sector, new orders decreased by a much smaller 0.1 percent, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. Factory shipments excluding transportation dipped 0.3 percent in August.
Orders for manufactured durable goods, or items designed to last at least three years, dove 18.4 percent in August, with transportation equipment orders tumbling 42.2 percent. Large purchases such as aircraft orders can skew the numbers month to month.
However, economists overlook aircraft volatility and expect investment in factory goods to continue at a healthy pace in the third quarter.
“It now looks like business investment in equipment is growing at about a 14 percent annual rate in Q3 and real GDP grew at roughly a 3 percent rate,” said Brian Wesbury, chief economist at First Trust Advisors L.P. in a Sept. 25 blog post when initial durable goods orders for August were released.
Real GDP, the broadest measure of the economy, rose 4.6 percent in the second quarter, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.
Demand for primary metals such as steel and aluminum declined 1.3 percent, while orders for machinery increased 0.9 percent. Demand for construction equipment orders increased 5.7 percent. Also, orders for mining, oil field and gas field machinery reflected encouraging signs for U.S. business spending with orders surging 16.2 percent.
Orders for nondurable goods like food, medicine and other consumables fell a modest 0.4 percent in August after a decline of 0.8 percent in July.
Computers and electronic products orders increased 1.5 percent, and the demand for electrical equipment and appliances also climbed 2 percent. Orders for defense communication equipment jumped 33.9 percent, reflecting renewed engagement in the Middle East, according to economists.


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Square Enix has launched a teaser site for the smartphone version of Valkyrie Profile -Lenneth-
Originally an RPG released for the Playstation in 1999, Valkyrie Profile was ported to the Playstation Portable in 2006 with the title Valkyrie Profile -Lenneth-. A teaser trailer was revealed earlier this week with no further details regarding the platform, but the site has confirmed that it will be for smartphones (iOS and Android).
The requirements are:
- iOS: iPhone 5S and above, iOS 8 and above
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Streaming Revenue Will Overtake Pay TV in Q3 of 2024
by Frankie Karrer
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Advertisers eye Connected TV during this year’s sporting events
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When news broke about Amazon’s $1 Billion deal with the NFL to host “Thursday Night Football” on Prime Video, it confirmed what we were already thinking during last month’s Super Bowl – that advertisers are reevaluating linear TV’s value as a branding channel and are making the shift to streaming. Sports have always been a mainstay of linear TV and has lacked a major streaming presence, but that’s changing. Case in point, NCAA March Madness kicked off last week, and unveiled a new multi-platform viewing experience that integrates with Connected TV devices like Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Xbox One and Google TV, to elevate the user experience and give them access (and more options) to live coverage of the games.
John Bogusz, CBS Network Executive Vice President of Sports Sales and Marketing, said that marketers are spending on sports programming, with insurance and automotive sectors fueling this year’s tournament. According to The Trade Desk, almost 39% of sports viewers are now watching live sports events via Connected TV, such as ad-supported streaming platforms – with more to come as live sports comes back after pandemic induced hibernation. This signals a new dawn for networks, advertisers, and sports organizations, as sports has traditionally been seen as a broadcast-only play, not to mention one of the last roadblocks standing in the way of transforming Linear TV audiences into cord-cutters. Now that sports is moving to streaming, all bets are off. Sports has always been seen as valuable in the scope of television and advertising, but even more so with Connected TV in the mix. Gone are the days of shelling out the big bucks for little return (worse still, negative brand sentiment), since Connected TV advertising offers a much better deal.
On our own home turf, we’ve seen advertisers explore CTV advertising and align their campaign efforts with major sporting events. One such e-commerce marketplace client ran a Connected TV spot for their sneakers, which aired during last year’s NBA finals and targeted in-market audiences including sneakerheads, NBA, and football fans. This generated over 11x ROAS calculation and a low Cost Per Acquisition of $21.83. We’ve even ran our own ad spot during the World Series, and raised awareness among our key prospects in the process, without having to spend a ridiculous amount on broadcast television. These are testaments to the fact advertisers can successfully take advantage of major sporting events on Connected TV, and be able to accurately measure their campaign’s performance. That just would not be possible on linear television.
One thing is for sure: the emergence and growth of streaming isn’t letting up, and broadcast televisions reign over sporting events may soon be over. In the meantime, you’ll find us tuning into this month’s March Madness on our Connected TV devices – may the best team win.
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China's Cosco Shipping Holdings, the world's fourth-largest container shipping line, has reported a loss of US$1.44 billion in 2016 due to weak freight rates and restructuring costs.
The company’s revenue came in at $10.3 billion. Shares in Cosco closed 0.28% higher in Hong Kong on Thursday (March 30, 2017) before the results.
Cosco has forecasted that 2017 will be a better year for the overall market than 2016 due to seeing positive signals in demand.
Many other carrier lines have forecasted freight rates to increase in 2017.
However, the market is still proving volatile as recent events have seen Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the Hong Kong-listed parent of carrier line OOCL, announce its worst full year results since 2009 and Hanjin Shipping declared bankruptcy due to a prolonged downturn in rates caused by overcapacity and a slowdown in global trade.
COSCO has gone through restructuring, selling units at a loss and prioritising container shipping since becoming a new company last year, born out of the merger of two major domestic shipping firms, making year-on-year comparisons difficult.
Considered one of the most complicated deals in the history of China’s capital market, Cosco was formed last year following a $8.7bn merger between Cosco and China Shipping – two of the biggest state-owned shipping conglomerates.
Cosco will become part of the Ocean alliance with France's CMA CGM, Taiwan's Evergreen Line and Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas Container starting from tomorrow April 1.
It will be the largest alliance in shipping history when it launches in April 2017, battling with THE Alliance and the 2M Alliance.
However, the new alliances will not guarantee security for ocean carriers as the market is experiencing lower demand.


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It’s been awhile since I’ve posted on here, but it’s that time of year again! Apple’s annual, iPhone release event is tomorrow and I’m here to sift through all of the rumors so that you have a clear look at what to expect from Tim Cook and Co. I am going to refrain from posting photos because there have been too many different leaked and mocked up photos that have been circulated by the various tech blogs and they may not be anything more than prototypes. Without further ado, let’s jump into what we know for certain is coming tomorrow:
As has been the case (pun intended) since the iPhone 3G, Apple will be continuing its 2 year cycle of changing up the form factor of the iPhone. This year’s change even borrows a little from previous models. To the delight of many Android owners (who like iOS but want a bigger screen), Apple will be increasing the iPhone’s screen size to 4.7″ (from 4″, possibly made of sapphire glass). Naturally, this is going to make the iPhone 6 noticeably bigger than the 5S and that meant Apple had to redesign how all those components fit together and work. The aluminum backing has been redesigned to cover almost the entire rear of the phone. I say almost because Apple had to figure out how to get cell signals past all that unfriendly aluminum. This is what the glass portions on the back of the 5S are for. For the iPhone 6, Jony Ive has designed these (seemingly plastic) antenna breaks in the aluminum backing. Time will tell what these ultimately look like and how well they’ll perform.
As for the internals, we’ll see many of the typical upgrades. The processor will see a bump from the A7 to the A8 (still with 1GB of RAM), which should be a juicy upgrade in performance based on previous years. For the camera, we could see a bump from 8 to 13 megapixels, but Apple could just as well simply upgrade the lens (aperture; optical image stabilization is very likely) and processing capabilities. I highly doubt we’ll see 4K video capabilities, though. Since the screen is bigger, the higher resolution is going to require a bigger battery to power it. The battery isn’t going to be crazy big like some Android flagships have been getting, but it should assuage the feelings of battery inadequacy that iPhone users have felt for years. We might finally see Apple adopt NFC, but that’s dependent on another possibility that I’ll get to in a bit. All in all, the iPhone 6 should be a worthy upgrade for anyone that doesn’t already have the 5S or absolutely must have a larger-screened iPhone.
We got our first glimpse of iOS 8 back at WWDC in June. Apple has already prominently featured some of the big additions to iOS this year including: third-party keyboards, Extensions, Handoff/Continuity (in collaboration with OS X Yosemite), iCloud Drive, Family Sharing, simple audio/video messages, and the new Health app. Craig Federighi will take this time to re-emphasize these features and likely talk about some others that they didn’t have time for at WWDC. We might get a clearer picture of which carriers are going to be supporting Wi-Fi Calling out of the gate, as well as a look at this new wallet-replacement initiative that we keep hearing about. iOS 8 will come pre-installed on the iPhone 6. Craig spent enough time on iOS 8 at WWDC that this announcement won’t take much time at all.
These are pretty easy to predict at this point because of Apple’s adherence to their established patterns. The iPhone is typically available for pre-order on the Friday following the event, with the actual release being the next Friday. This puts an iPhone 6 pre-order and release on September 12th and 19th, respectively. As for iOS 8, Apple has learned from past mistakes and staggered the release of the iOS update with respect to the iPhone release, which minimizes the hit to their servers so that everyone can upgrade on day one. We should see the update for iOS 8 become available on Apple’s servers on September 17th.
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I don’t know if you know this, but this year’s event is being held in a very unique venue. The Flint Center for the Performing Arts is on the campus of De Anza College in Cupertino. This is the very same venue that played host to both the announcement of the original Macintosh and iMac. Needless to say, Apple wouldn’t have moved the event here if they didn’t have something BIG to announce! It’s even been rumored that U2 is going to be part of the festivities tomorrow. This all seems to point to one of the biggest Apple product releases since the iPad: the long-rumored iWatch! Like the iPad launch, we don’t know much about the hardware right now. Apple has done well at keeping parts from leaking out. While it’s probably safe to say it will be packing an Apple-designed processor (possibly a higher powered version of the M7 found in the iPhone 5S), the screen is somewhat up for debate. Anywhere from a 1.6-2.5″, square or round screen made from sapphire glass has been rumored, with no word on resolution. For reference, the previous-gen iPod Nano (the one that had third-party watch bands) had a 1.5″ screen and the current-gen Nano has a 2.5″ screen. One correlation with the iPhone 6 announcement is the inclusion of NFC, which we will either see in both or neither of them. NFC could be a catalyst for Apple’s wallet-replacement initiative, which will likely be part of the new functionality of the Passbook app.
One thing we haven’t heard much about lately are new iPods. The last major update to the iPod line was back in September 2012, when the current-gen iPod Nano and Touch models were released (a small update to the Touch back in June added the iSight camera and color options to the 16GB model). It’s possible, with the iPhone being redesigned, that the iPod Touch could see a similar redesign. The Shuffle hasn’t been updated since 2010 and storage is cheap enough that they could easily double the capacity to 4GB while keep the price the same. The Classic hasn’t seen a major update since September 2008 (with only a storage upgrade to the current 160GB model in 2009) and is likely to be axed at any point. I, for one, hope it doesn’t and that Apple finally refreshes it with some updated storage (possibly flash) and maybe a redesign. Price drops would be nice, too. These updates would be announced tomorrow if Apple has plans to do anything with its stagnating iPod line.
It’s time I called out a rumored device that I heartily believe will not see the light of day tomorrow: a 5.5″ iPhone 6 (or iPhone Air, as some have called it). One of the most un-Apple things to be rumored this year is the launching of two new sizes of iPhones. Apple has seen that there are some people who would prefer a phone with a larger screen; and they are answering that with the new, 4.7″ iPhone 6. However, Apple will not be giving into the phablet (mini tablet, actually) fad. The main reason for this is that it would be a lot of work for developers to add both new screen resolutions to their apps to keep up compatibility. Apple is all about making their developers happy. I also believe that Apple wants to stay as close as they can to a phone that’s possible to use with one hand; a 5.5″ iPhone would definitely be a two-handed device.
Tomorrow is going to be one of the most exciting Apple events in quite awhile! New iPhone, iOS 8, possible iWatch. I will be live tweeting the event, which starts at 10am Pacific tomorrow. Follow me on Twitter and get ready for some exciting stuff tomorrow!


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Showa Denko Group: 5G Materials
Showa Denko Group are a group of Japanese chemical manufacturers; their subsidiary, Showa Denko Materials, sell organic low loss materials for 5G applications. IDTechEx spoke with Showa Denko Materials about their 5G materials portfolio.
15 Dec 2022
C-Zero is a US-based start-up that is developing a methane pyrolysis process utilizing molten salts.
8 Dec 2022
Technology Developments Pushing the Frontiers of Chemical Recycling
Chemical recycling of plastic waste is gaining momentum. Headlines on investments, planned expansions, and real-world product launches are all accelerating in frequency and scale.
4 Nov 2022
Mitsubishi Electric — Cooperative Robot
At Automation and Robotics 2022, Mitsubishi Electric presented its so-called 'cooperative robot', which is a type of robot that combines the advantages of both traditional industrial robots and the emerging collaborative robots (cobots).
6 Oct 2022
In August 2022, Stratasys announced its acquisition of Covestro's Additive Manufacturing materials business, which also included DSM's former AM business unit.


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(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers in The Netherlands are reporting development of a new plastic with potential for use in the first easy-to-recycle computer circuit boards, electrical insulation, and other electronics products that now wind up on society`s growing heaps of electronic waste. Their study appears in ACS` Macromolecules.
- Bringing harmony to electronic waste disposalFri, 4 Sep 2009, 12:12:03 EDT
- Set world standards for electronics recycling, reuse to curb e-waste exports to developing countriesTue, 15 Sep 2009, 13:09:24 EDT
- Toward safer plastics that lock in potentially harmful plasticizersWed, 11 Aug 2010, 13:37:29 EDT
- Paint-on plastic electronics: Aligning polymers for high performanceMon, 25 Mar 2013, 17:07:27 EDT
- Inexpensive plastic used in CDs could improve aircraft, computer electronicsFri, 15 May 2009, 13:37:05 EDT


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Gov. Rauner unveils Bicentennial Pepsi can
Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday unveiled a limited edition Pepsi can that celebrates Illinois' Bicentennial.
Rauner made the unveiling while touring the Pepsi MidAmerica bottling plant in Marion. The commemorative can will be available at stores in the Pepsi MidAmerica distribution territory, which is mainly central and southern Illinois, throughout the bicentennial year.
Pepsi MidAmerica is a family-owned business started by the Crisp family in 1936 and run by three generations of family members, including CEO Harry L. Crisp III, who serves on the Illinois Bicentennial Commission.
The company plans to make 5 million of the cans.
The artwork on the Pepsi can was designed by Ben Olson of 3 Monkeys and Aardvark Studios in Schaumburg. Olson also designed the Bicentennial logo.


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Singapore is among many countries embarking on AI projects for digital transformation and to drive many Smart Nation initiatives in robotics, machine learning, data analytics and other related sciences.
The National Research Foundation has promised S$150 million over five years primarily to grow the knowledge, create the tools and develop the talent to power Singapore’s AI efforts.
A national programme called AI.SG will drive this initiative to help industry use the technology. The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) is devoting hundreds of scientists on AI-related projects. Industry observers say that there are more than 50 AI startups based here.
While Singapore has made great advances in AI, it is not recognised as a top AI hub yet, according to a recent report from McKinsey Global Institute.
The report called Artificial Intelligence: The Next Digital Frontier concluded that the United States and China dominate the AI landscape with the most vibrant AI hubs being Silicon Valley, New York, Beijing, Boston, London and Shenzhen.
Asean may lag behind but Singapore is the front runner because of the strong support given to AI by the government, said Sachin Chitturu, one of the report’s authors.
However Singapore lacks scale of data because it has only over 5 million people. Many Singapore businesses aspire to do well regionally. But the business insights they local transactions will not mean much when they go overseas.
Chitturu explained: “The more data there is, the better the AI systems can discern trends that would lead to better business insights. A local telco for example, with three million customers can’t compare with a telco in Indonesia with 20 million customers. The Indonesian telco will have a richer data set, giving detailed business insights.”
Hence he suggested that Singapore could partner with neighbouring organisations which individually may not have the technical AI capability. But they can leverage on Singapore’s technical capability.
It would be a win-win situation. Better AI projects can be built and more talent can be developed for Asean, said Chitturu.
Another argument for Singapore’s potential to be an Asean AI hub is that global brands are attracted to do business in the nation state because of its good business framework and digital infrastructure coupled with a tech savvy workforce.
Many of these companies with Asean operations in sectors like retail and e-commerce, want to create data hubs in Singapore. They may also want to embark on AI projects by leveraging on Singapore’s digital infrastructure and technical capability.
“The important thing is for Singapore to understand how to implement the AI projects in partnership with the global brands so that going forward, it can be an Asean hub for AI,” said Chitturu.
If Chitturu’s suggestions out in the next few years, it would be Singapore’s second “outing” in AI. More than 30 years ago, Singapore was internationally recognised for its smart applications.
In 1989, the Port of Singapore Authority built an expert system that provided automated assistance in the planning of the discharging and loading operations of container ships.
Called the Ship Planning System, it was developed by PSA and the now defunct Information Technology Institute (ITI), the R&D arm of the National Computer Board.
In 1993, The Straits Times introduced an expert system to put together advertisements in its Appointments and Notices section. What took several hours of manual tedious work was done in just 30 minutes, improving customer service tremendously.
Called Alexis (Auto-Layout Expert with Interactive Support System), it was built by ITI and the newspaper’s parent company, Singapore Press Holdings.
These and other AI projects won the Innovative Application Award from the American Association for Artificial Intelligence. Had Singapore leveraged on this experience, it could have been a leading centre for AI alongside other places like Silicon Valley and London.
Singapore has been given a second chance in AI. Perhaps in the next few years, there maybe another report that recognises Singapore as a leading AI centre.


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CLEVELAND, Miss.— As one of the fastest-growing career fields in the world, logistics presents professionals with a myriad of career opportunities. Four students at Delta State University are already tapping into the thriving industry through paid internships.
Delta State Aviation Management/Logistics majors Jordan Taylor of Southaven, Miss.; Ashlynn Jennings; John Sharp of Sturgis, Miss.; and Matthew Synder of Hattiesburg, Miss. will all be spending their summer taking advantage of internship opportunities.
Taylor, a junior at DSU, secured a fully-funded internship with Erie International Airport in Pennsylvania. During the internship, Taylor will receive hands-on experience in airfield operations and maintenance.
“I was happy, shocked and nervous when I learned that I’d received the opportunity,” said Taylor, who aspires to become a pilot in the Air Force post-graduation.
“I feel like all of the courses and information I’ve learned during my time so far at Delta State has prepared me for this opportunity and will make me more experienced and prepared for my future career.”
Sharp and Synder are excited to advance their knowledge of logistics at the Dollar General Distribution Center in Indianola, Miss. The rigorous selection process included two rounds of interviews with more than a dozen applicants.
“I’m most excited to learn about the nuts and bolts of working in a logistics center,” said Sharp. “Dollar General manages to supply an insane number of stores in Mississippi from just one distribution center. I’d love to learn how that functions behind the scenes.”
“I’m excited about it all,” added Synder. “This internship would not have been possible without the help of Mr. (Carl) Brinkley, who brought it to my attention. Throughout all of my classes, I have learned bits and pieces on management and supply chains, and in this internship, I will get to see all of it come together.”
Jennings is equally as excited about her opportunity with the Gulfport-Biloxi Airport. While the airport did not formally advertise any internship opportunities, Jennings reached out to management and was offered a position.
“DSU has helped to craft me into a leader and a person who doesn’t back down,” she said. “At DSU, I am a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and a member of Women in Aviation. Holding leadership positions in both societies has helped me to feel more confident in my ability to be a future management professional.”
Jennings said she’s looking forward to learning more about the day-to-day duties of an airport operations manager during her internship.
“I hope to learn from the professionals at Gulfport-Biloxi and use my experience there to find out what role I want to fulfill with my degree after graduation,” she said.
DSU Instructor of Aviation Carl Brinkley, who teaches courses for the Logistics concentration in the Department of Aviation, said the goal is to prepare students who are industry-ready.
“Because logistics is so fast-moving, there’s little time for re-teaching—you have to come in familiar with the foundations of logistics,” he said.
According to Brinkley, the opportunities in logistics are unlimited because of e-commerce and has been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Today, there are an estimated 6-10 jobs for each logistics student in this country,” he said. “Memphis is the logistics capital of the world, and the demand for the logistic workers has exceeded supply.”
Brinkley said for a student interested in the industry, this means they have the chance to write their own future.
“When I was in school at DSU in the early ‘90s, we were told that management was the hot career path. Now, some 31 years later, it is logistics that’s the hottest industry to enter. Hands down, these positions are the toughest jobs to fill since students haven’t picked up on how lucrative of a career they can have if they select it,” he said.
It’s a trend that Brinkley said will be around for the foreseeable future.
“Consumers are shopping more and more online, and this is the new normal; we will not go back to shopping at brick-and-mortar stores. Now is the time to enter the logistics industry while it’s a growing trend.”
Delta State’s Department of Commercial Aviation offers a Bachelor of Commercial Aviation (BCA) in Flight Operations and Aviation Management with a concentration in Logistics, and a Master of Commercial Aviation (MCA).
To learn more about Commercial Aviation programs at Delta State, visit www.deltastate.edu/college-of-business/commercial-aviation.
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After defeating the Corruptor, Pakistan Man is back to take on the Banner. The Banner blocked YouTube and is also going to denying the internet users their basic right to information and entertainment.
Dressed in Pakistan’s flag-green suit and cap and wearing a truck driver mustache, Pakistan Man is the creation of a 26-year-old student who just graduated from the Iqra University.
Hassan Suhail Siddiqui started drawing Pakistan Man five years ago. Little did Siddiqui know that he would turn his hobby to sketch into a business.
“I didn’t know it would sell at all,” the comic book creator told his audience at the launch.
The author has already sold 500 copies of the first series of the Pakistan Man in colleges and universities in Islamabad. Siddiqui earned enough to donate some to Edhi. And now he has plenty of online orders.
“Not only do I raise awareness through the comic hero, who fights social problems for peace and harmony to prevail, I have also been able to donate to Edhi and some money will go to Edhi from sales at the launch,” Siddiqui added.
The Pakistan Man fights corruption and social problems. Siddiqui has not thought about who the Pakistan Man will fight next.


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Dallas-based lifestyle store Saint Bernard will open its first San Antonio shop Sept. 8.
Next month, San Antonio’s Shops at Lincoln Heights will gain an outlet of Saint Bernard, a 40-year-old “lifestyle and travel apparel” retailer that caters to deep-pocketed outdoorsy types.
The Dallas-based chain specializes in wares from brands including Peter Millar, ON, Greyson, LoveShack Fancy, Faherty, Johnnie-O, Hunter Bell, Frame and Citizens of Humanity. Those brands may ring a bell if you're able to afford a $68 tank top
The 14,000-square-foot retail space will open Thursday, Sept. 8 at 999 E. Basse Road, Suite 157, according to Saint Bernard officials. To celebrate, the store will stage a 5-8 p.m. soiree with hors d’oeuvres, drinks and music by DJ Steven Lee Moya.
Saint Bernard is expanding beyond its North Texas roots, opening stores in Southlake and Houston, according to a press release. In addition to its brick-and-mortar locations, the chain sells online.
Presumably to grease shoppers' wheels — or perhaps to numb the pain of dropping $178 on loafers
— each Saint Bernard store offers complimentary local draft beer, wine, coffee and espresso during operating hours.
The San Antonio store will be open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sundays.
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WISESIGHT Exclusive Analysis of FB Stats for Brands in Myanmar
Facebook continues to be an essential tool for the businesses to amplify its Brand but also to build trust, credibility and consumer relationships. According to 63% of consumers who search for businesses via Facebook, they are more likely to utilise the service or purchase products from Brands that have the most informative social media presence especially on Facebook.
More than thirty percent of Myanmar’s population are using Facebook. The internet penetration in Myanmar has increased dramatically. It is now time for us to stop looking at social media as just an advertising platform for businesses but as the day-to-day activity for everyone seeing as digital connectivities help improve people lives.
We discovered interesting statistics in Myanmar market as below:
Average page likes have increased to 0.10% and hit 400K per brand page monthly
The engagement rate for Facebook posts of all types has increased by 6.80%, reaching 388.3 average engagement per post especially on Tuesdays.
- Photo became the the most popular format for Brands, however the most engaged form by consumers was Video.
- While Brands usually posted the most on Tuesday and Thursday, the majority of consumers reacted to brands’ posts on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
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Does cholesterol-free food protect your heart?
Part of the confusion comes from the fact that cholesterol in food isn't the same thing as the cholesterol that clogs arteries. To be sure, foods high in cholesterol can cause blood levels of cholesterol to rise. But only about one in three people seem to be especially susceptible to the effects of cholesterol in food.
"And even then, dietary cholesterol isn't the biggest worry when it comes to heart disease," says Kathy McManus, MS, RD, director of nutrition for Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. "Studies show it's only about half as important as saturated fat and trans fat in raising serum cholesterol levels."
Cholesterol-Free Food: What Does It Mean?
All those factors can make it easy to get confused when you're trying to make a healthy choice at the grocery store. Many foods trumpet themselves as being cholesterol free or low in cholesterol. That's an easy claim to make. The main sources of dietary cholesterol are animal foods that don't carry nutrition facts labels, such as:
- organ meats
Cholesterol-free labels are misleading in another way. Foods loaded with saturated fat or trans fats can claim they contain zero cholesterol, but they're actually more of a threat to your heart and arteries than foods with a little cholesterol and less saturated fat.
Cholesterol and the Great Egg Debate
One source of confusion has long been eggs. A typical egg contains about 200 milligrams of cholesterol, but only 1.5 grams of saturated fat. When researchers first linked high bloodcholesterol levels to heart disease, eggs got a bad rap.
In fact, when researchers at Harvard Medical School analyzed data from almost 120,000 men and women, they found that eating the equivalent of an egg a day did not increase the risk of heart disease or stroke. A more recent Harvard Medical School study, published in 2008, also found that otherwise healthy men could eat up to seven eggs a day with little risk. The only danger showed up in men with diabetes, which is known to increase heart disease risk.


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Thailand’s domestic automobile sales in November rose by 38.3 per cent year-on-year to 78,874 units, up 9.53 per cent from October, marking their highest level in 47 months, according to the auto industry.
Surapong Paisitpattanapong, spokesman for the Federation of Thai Industries FTI Automotive Industry Club said on Friday that the high growth in domestic car sales was due to Thai economic recovery, higher purchasing power, along with the high price of agricultural produce, growing exports, and the tourism industry.
Another factor was that the compact car segment in the country continues to boom among Thai consumers.From January to November this year, 707,235 units were sold, representing a 48.3 per cent rise in the sales volume compared to the same period last year, the spokesman said.Auto production in November totalled 157,094 units, marking the highest figure since 1961, said Mr Surapong. November car manufacturing was up 29.85 per cent year-on-year and increased by 2.88 per cent compared to October.
The Thai auto industry has grown from its infancy with just one automotive assembly plant in 1961 to a mature world- class production center currently ranking 13th globally. Nearly all of the world’s major automakers, assemblers, and parts and components manufacturers have established production operations in the country.
In fact, Thailand produced more than 1.4 million vehicles in 2008, and the lions share came from the local facilities of Ford, General Motors, BMW, Daimler Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Toyota, Isuzu, Honda and Nissan.
The country is well on the way to achieving performance goals set by the Thai government in a master plan formulated in the past decade for the automotive industry’s development. This includes substantial progress toward becoming Asia’s automotive production base, gaining global competitiveness, reaching output targets for passenger cars, pickup trucks and motorcycles, and achieving international recognition as a center for replacement equipment manufacturing or REM parts.
Thailand’s domestic automobile sales in October rose by 35.2 per cent year-on-year to 72,012 units, up 5.49 per cent from September, marking the highest level in the past 10 months, according to the auto industry.
Surapong Paisitpattanapong, spokesman for the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) Automotive Industry Club, said on Wednesday that the continual growth in domestic car sale was thanks to the Thai economic recovery due to the government’s stimulus package ‘Thai Khem Kaeng’ (Strong Thailand) scheme, as well as the rising price of agricultural produce, growing exports, and the tourism industry.


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Lemon Tree Hotels will add 3 Aurika Hotels and Resorts by 2021
New Delhi, November 3 () Hospitality firm Lemon Tree Hotels is looking to open three more properties under its luxury brand Aurika Hotels and Resorts across the country by the end of 2021, a senior company official said.
The hotel firm, mainly in the middle segment of the market, recently marked its entry into Udaipur, with its first hotel under the Aurika Hotels and Resorts brand, which offers 139 rooms and suites.
We plan to open three more hotels under the Aurika Hotels and Resorts brand by the end of 2021 across the country, said the president of Lemon Tree Hotels and MD Patanjali G Keswani.
The company plans to rename its existing Lemon Tree Premier in Corbett to Aurika, Corbett, as that hotel offers a truly exclusive experience, he added.
We have signed a hotel in Coorg, which again follows the line of luxury products, and we hope to launch Aurika, Coorg in the next fiscal year, Keswani said.
At the end of 2021, we will launch our hotel in MIAL, Aurika, Mumbai, which currently has 577 keys, however, we will request permission to increase to 669 keys, which is a formality, he added.
Meanwhile, Lemon Tree Hotels hopes to sign many more Aurika Hotels&Resorts, and expects to work with different proprietary partners in the management of its luxury hotels, Keswani said.
When asked about the logic behind the creation and launch of this luxury brand, Keswani said: The reason is semi-strategic and semi-opportunistic.
The company has realized that as the share of its loyal guests' portfolio increases and they look for luxury hotels for their leisure or business trips, it did not have the right product offer in its portfolio, he added.
Therefore, we could anticipate the need for luxury hotels that meet the requirements of our guests, Keswani said.
The other reason was that in many places in the country where the cost of real estate, construction and other auxiliary costs are too high to provide a feasible opportunity to build profitable hotels of medium or high scale, it made commercial sense to open luxury hotels. additional. With the launch of Aurika, Udaipur, which is our own hotel, we can show our commercial acumen and operational excellence in the management of luxury hotels, and we will become a formidable force in the management of luxury hotels, as we have done until now in the economy, the middle scale and the upper middle scale, Keswani said. AKT MKJ


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